Kitzbuhel The picturesque town of Kitzbuhel has had some great snowfall recently and there is great skiing here after a shaky start to the season. There is still fresh powder to be found in the resort, according to the Ski Club's leader in resort, Lorraine Dodd. The resort itself caters well for skiers of all abilities and often has some of Austria's quieter slopes. It’s great for an off-season trip or a mini break and has the added advantage of being only an hour’s reach from Innsbruck airport.

Is snow on the way? A few snow showers are forecast in the lead up to the weekend in an otherwise sunny outlook.

Val d’Isere As one of the only resorts in France to have received a significant amount of snow this week, Val d’Isere is a good bet for great skiing at the moment. The Pissaillas Glacier received an excellent, localised snowfall at the beginning of the week and some great powder could be found. With access to the Espace Killy area and Tignes only a hop, skip and a schuss away the area is extensive and challenging for even the best skiers.

Is snow on the way? No snow is forecast in the coming week but low temperatures, especially at altitude will help keep the slopes in good condition.

Wengen Situated in the Jungfrau region, Wengen is one of the most charming resorts in Switzerland but with a lively yet unpretentious bar scene. With access to an extensive and varied ski area and some great off-piste terrain there is something to keep even the most demanding skiers entertained. The upper pistes are in excellent condition at the moment and if moguls are your thing, there are some challenging runs to be found.

Is snow on the way? No snow is forecast for the coming week but low temperatures will help to maintain the snow quality.

Fernie This week Fernie has received some of the powder that makes the resort famous. There is some fantastic skiing in light fluffy snow and some great stashes can be found after a short hike. The resort is fairly large and there is plenty on offer to make the long trip from the UK worthwhile. While Europe is experiencing a slightly unpredictable season, snowfall over the pond is a little more consistent.

Is snow on the way? Plenty of snow is forecast for the coming week. There are only a few breaks in the snowy weather predicted in the next seven days.

Jackson Hole Having received a whopping 27 feet of snowfall since the start of the season, Jackson Hole has had the best season’s snowfall out of nearly all the US resorts. The skiing out there is simply brilliant and regular snowfall is keeping the slopes in fantastic shape. It’s very cold there at the moment but the tree skiing provides a good refuge when the going gets chilly. If you are prepared to make the journey, you’re almost certain to be rewarded.

Is more snow on the way?

Another storm cycle is heading for central America in the coming days and this will shed some good snowfall over Jackson Hole.